Business Development Intern

At Allstate, great things happen when our people work together to protect families and their belongings from life’s uncertainties. And for more than 90 years, our innovative drive has kept us a step ahead of our customers’ evolving needs. From advocating for seat belts, air bags and graduated driving laws, to being an industry leader in pricing sophistication, telematics, and, more recently, device and identity protection. 

Job Description

At Arity, we make sense of how people move. Founded by Allstate in 2016, we’re an analytics company that combines massive amounts of data, cutting-edge technology, and decades of transportation expertise to help organizations solve complex business challenges and make smarter data driven decisions. 

We’re looking for candidates who want to participate in a unique blend of consulting, business development, technology and sales for a broader view of what drives new business opportunities. In this role, you’ll work alongside Arity’s sales and business development teams, support prospecting and outreach strategies, contribute to campaign development, and gain hands-on experience with the tools and processes that support a modern growth organization. 

By the end of the internship, you'll have practical experience working cross-functionally with marketing, product and sales teams, building prospecting campaigns, researching target markets, using sales technology platforms, developing outreach messaging, and supporting pipeline-generation efforts across multiple industries. You'll also gain hands-on experience with Salesforce, Salesloft, ZoomInfo, LinkedIn Sales Navigator, and numerous marketing automation technologies used by high-performing sales organizations 

Throughout your summer internship you will have the opportunity to: 

Business Development and Prospecting 

• Design, create, and execute multi-step prospecting campaigns. 

• Support lead generation, account research, and target list development. 

• Capture, track, and advance qualified engagements in CRM systems. 

Campaigns and Messaging 

• Collaborate with marketing and product teams to create business development collateral, campaign messaging, and outreach materials. 

• Help develop and refine solution messaging and enablement content for different customer segments. 

Market and Industry Research 

• Monitor emerging trends in telematics, mobility data, insurance, marketing, public sector, and mobile publishing. 

• Research potential clients, market opportunities, and existing customer portfolios. 

Tools and Reporting

• Use tools such as Salesforce, Salesloft, ZoomInfo, LinkedIn Sales Navigator, and Marketing Cloud Account Engagement or similar platforms.

• Build and update Excel models, templates, charts, and performance reporting.

Preferred Qualifications – What we want from you:

• Target Start date: May/June 2027

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or accelerated Master's program, preferably in a business or marketing related field, with an interest in a career in business development or sales 

• Creative “out-of-the-box” thinker not afraid to suggest new ideas 

• Capacity to simultaneously manage multiple programs / projects 

• Strong communication skills and ability to work autonomously 

• Basic understanding of Microsoft Office products (e.g., Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Excel, and Teams). Experience with sales tools such as Salesforce, Salesloft, ZoomInfo, or similar platforms is a plus 

Why you want to join the team:

• Participate in one of the most highly regarded internship programs in America. Arity’s annual college internship program exposes participants to projects, collaboration, executive-level interaction, and of course fun, that you won’t find at other internships

• Experience an employee-centric culture that encourages collaboration, innovation, and professional growth

• You will be given every opportunity to improve your skillset, manage your own projects and create your own successes

• Culture of collaboration: meet with mentors, make new friends, and create a thriving personal network

• Business casual dress code

• Flexible scheduling 

• 100% remote work structure

Compensation offered for this role is between $22 and $33 an hour and is based on experience and qualifications. 

Skills

Lead Generation, Managing Sales Teams, Marketing

Joining our team isn’t just a job — it’s an opportunity. One that takes your skills and pushes them to the next level. One that encourages you to challenge the status quo. One where you can shape the future of protection while supporting causes that mean the most to you. Joining our team means being part of something bigger – a winning team making a meaningful impact.

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